And Wind...Siemens on an Energy roll

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Take it as a marketing tactic or a terrific sign of the company's commitment to energy, but Siemens is in the news again, but this time for the wind industry.

(Found in PR Newswire) Siemens Receives its Largest Onshore Wind Turbine Order to Date and Further Solidifies its Position in the U.S. Wind Power Market

No matter what your school of thought is towards the feasibility of wind power, as long as companies continue to receive orders for their renewable energy products, I will remain confident in the future of innovation to support environmental preservation.   I am not here to prove the reliability of nature to produce wind.  If we can hook up a power cord to a hamster wheel and the little fur ball generates power, I'm content.  What I want to instill is that the opportunity for a career in wind has enough "gust" to propel you far enough to learn where you will fit in.

Take a look at the Siemens website here.  If you're unfamiliar with the interconnections of energy, this site has a nice interactive section on the Siemens Energy Sector.  Great for a quick 101.

I took a quick look at the availability of internships and Siemens seems to be a good place to dig for opportunities.  Siemens Internship Opportunities

Enjoy!

~Michael

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